An opinion piece by Hiba Sohail When cricketer turned politician Imran Khan became Pakistan’s Prime Minister in 2018, there was widespread cautious optimism that he would reinstate the liberalism of the early 70s. His ideas of populism and a promise to crack down on the corrupt institutions of the country were a welcome change in […]
When cricketer turned politician Imran Khan became Pakistan’s Prime Minister in 2018, there was widespread cautious optimism that he would reinstate the liberalism of the early 70s. His ideas of populism and a promise to crack down on the corrupt institutions of the country were a welcome change in a country long overdue for a […]
How does Aseefa prove to be as a politician? The political dynasty of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) debuted another family member during the final months of 2020 – no doubt preparing for the new year. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari addressed her first political rally, reminding many Pakistanis of her late mother, Benazir Bhutto. Aseefa, unlike […]
Earlier this year, Disney announced that a Pakistani-American, Iman Vellani, had been cast to play Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan, the first Pakistani-American Muslim superhero within the MCU. After the debacle of South Asian representation that was Mindy Kaling’s Never Have I Ever, the news of Ms. Marvel was refreshing – and brought a wave of excitement […]
Fahad Mustafa’s recent production, Dunk, starring Bilal Abbas Khan, Noman Ijaz, Sana Javed, and Yasra Rizvi aired this week on ARY Digital. From promotional interviews and the first episode itself, it is clear that this is yet another drama whose sole intent and purpose is to further degrade and justify violence against Pakistani women. ‘Should […]
Pakistan’s collaboration with ZEE5 has proven to be the missing jigsaw piece in the complicated puzzle that is Lollywood. At a time when our dramas have dipped dangerously low into restrictive domestic drama,‘Ek Jhooti Love Story,’ written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Mehreen Jabar, echoes the need for non-conventional, vibrant love stories with a […]